The Patient's Voice

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The Patient's Voice is a newsletter column where patients can express themselves and write about experiences relating to dysautonomia - both positive and negative. It is a place to share medical experiences, suggestions, short stories and poetry, etc. Send contributions to: staff@dinet.org

This Helps Me
By Marilyn

My cardiologist suggested I try drinking three 8 ounce glasses of Gatorade mixed with 1/4 teaspoon of salt per day for 4-6 weeks, and that by the end of that time my POTS would be much better. Indeed, it worked beautifully after years of constant problems. I still have to maintain the Gatorade/salt drinks at that same level, however, I was able to totally cease taking Midodrine and additionally feel much better than ever.

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